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About You and This Role:

The Global Process Analytical team at Dow, Inc. is seeking an optical spectroscopist, focused on the implementation of optical analytical technology in process applications. This role you will support a range of optical analytical technologies including infrared (IR), near infrared (NIR), laser-based spectrometers and Raman analyzers that are deployed online to support production processes. You will also a subject matter expert in process analyzer engineering activities related to process spectroscopic measurements, including drawing reviews, sample system design, nozzles or cell installations. You will lead projects and multi-disciplinary teams in support of all Dow businesses.

For example, by working across a site, hub, region or business(es) to provide process analytical solution and implementation of Most Effective Technology (MET) and improvements to process analytical methods for manufacturing plant/product support. You will be required expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broad capabilities. Basic knowledge of chemical process will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Use online analytical technology to resolve manufacturing issues and enhance process efficiency.
• Scope new technology, primarily, but not limited to, spectroscopic techniques. Recognize opportunities to develop new applications. Design testing protocols and plans of action.
• Work with vendors to understand their service offerings and determine how they can be used to solve production issues at Dow.
• Manage projects with small teams of people from different backgrounds and roles.
• Successfully manage stakeholder communications, including communicating about project value, expectations, and progress.
• Serve as subject matter expert related to process analyzer engineering activities such as; drawing reviews, sample system design, nozzles or cell installations, particularly as these activities relate to process spectroscopic technology.
• Document work in internal reporting systems, external publications, and patent applications, as appropriate.
• Provides expertise for high level troubleshooting and repair of process analytical instrumentation. Trains others on analytical systems and technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of PhD in Analytical or Physical Chemistry Or MS in chemistry and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Workable knowledge in IR, NIR, UV, Raman spectroscopy and related skills such as analytical modeling.
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain one.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Prefer Skill:

• Direct experience with documentation - either internal or academic journals.

Additional Note: Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Benefits - What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you needwhen you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
  • Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.